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550Gunner replied to the thread Classic stalking rifles - today.Sadly my stalking rifles are not fine vintage or new made British rifles, I have one German and three Americans. DWM '09 Mauser 7x57mm...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Which scope would you prefer on a 375 H&H Bolt for DG and PG -.You're most welcome SS, you'll be set with either of those factory loads, man I'd sure pick up 8lb jug of 6.5 Staball, it's great temp...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Which scope would you prefer on a 375 H&H Bolt for DG and PG -.Thanks, yes, worked up some very nice loads. Max safe proof loads in my rifles: New old stock W-W and R-P brass cases 300gr A-Frames...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Which scope would you prefer on a 375 H&H Bolt for DG and PG -.I have two 375 H&H's. One is a 1952 year Model 70 Winchester, it is put together as a tribute rifle to Finn Aagaard and many of the old...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Want To Buy FROM A REGULAR! Pre 64 Model 70 in .338 Win Mag.migrabill, Man you're going to get one hell of a rifle, one pampered and protected straight out from under Mama Winchester's coat...
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550Gunner replied to the thread 577 NE double rifles.Great and beautiful doubles, histories and stories here Gents. I'm in HH's camp, if a man can safely pack a 13.5+LB double rifle you...
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550Gunner replied to the thread 338-06 Brass Needed.Good deal Linkerman, you'll be happy with it, when old benchrest bud of mine got through with his inspection of my QC 7mm Mashburn brass...
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550Gunner replied to the thread 577 NE double rifles.What a timely thread, a guy has been trying to sell me a 460 WBY magnum on a giant double square bridge magnum Mauser action, I was...
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550Gunner replied to the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant?.For vintage doubles I like the North Fork flat nosed solids, I believe they are kinder to the old steel being somewhat softer than the...
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550Gunner replied to the thread 338-06 Brass Needed.Sir, never fear Quality Cartridge brass, I have leaned on it very hard in my 400 Whelen and 400 H&H rifles, in fact both rifles would...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Elephant, In search of 80+ pounds.McKenzie Sims, the hunt details are explained in this thread, Andrew Schoeman of Baobab Safaris done the hard ground legwork putting it...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Rigby would like to know your caliber preference(s) for a Highland Stalker model without iron sights.Well good Sir, my choice is not listed, it would be near a crime not to offer the great: 300 H&H Magnum 200gr North Fork softs and...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Elephant, In search of 80+ pounds.BTW, when you're close enough to these giants in the thickets to hear that water gurgling sound, their intestines working, ears flapping...
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550Gunner replied to the thread Elephant, In search of 80+ pounds.Many Thanks everyone, it was indeed a very special hunt, don't know about nerve length, will report when the weights come in. Went in...
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550Gunner replied to the thread What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari...Thanks everyone, was invited down to Bill's place one weekend for some '74 Sharps rifle black powder shooting on his 500 meter home...